About
Kevin Stone is KTAR’s Senior Web Content Editor. He is a seasoned journalist who was born in New York and grew up in Phoenix. He got his start doing agate for the Mesa Tribune sports section — remember newspapers? — in the 1990s while completing his print journalism degree. He went on to work for The Dallas Morning News as a copy editor and page designer for the paper’s award-winning sports section before spending nearly a decade in various positions with ESPN.com. He returned to the Valley in 2013 and joined the KTAR News digital team in 2018. His favorite activities are collecting records, going to concerts and sporting events, and dining out with his beautiful wife.
Expertise
- News and sports writing and editing
- Social media management
- Wordle wizardry
Education
- University of Arizona – Bachelor’s degree in general studies with minors in English, sociology and psychology.
- Arizona State University – Bachelor’s degree in journalism.
Social Media Profiles
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 28, 2025Suspect taken into custody 2 days after fatal Phoenix shooting
An 18-year-old suspect was taken into custody two days after a fatal Phoenix shooting last week, authorities announced Monday.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Apr 28, 2025CRUjiente Tacos staying open in Phoenix at least through May
CRUjiente Tacos, a modern taqueria in east Phoenix, did not have to close over the weekend after receiving a new lease on life.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Apr 28, 2025Eat Up Drive In closed for foreseeable future after fire at Phoenix restaurant
Eat Up Drive In will be closed for the foreseeable future after a fire at the east Phoenix restaurant on Sunday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 28, 202588-year-old woman dies after getting hit by vehicle on 16th Street in Phoenix
An 88-year-old woman died after getting hit by a vehicle in Phoenix on Sunday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 28, 2025Suspect arrested for allegedly torching Cybertruck at East Valley Tesla dealership
A suspect was arrested Monday for allegedly starting an early-morning fire at an East Valley Tesla dealership, authorities said.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Apr 25, 2025Construction crews get back to work on Valley freeway projects this weekend
After a week off for the Easter holiday, construction crews are returning to work on Valley freeway projects this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2025Ex-Cardinals player describes being handcuffed at gunpoint by police at Phoenix airport
A former Arizona Cardinals player is considering legal action after he was handcuffed at gunpoint by police while picking his daughter up from the airport.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Apr 25, 2025NB State Route 347 reopens after crash involving pesticide truck south of metro Phoenix
Northbound State Route 347 was closed for over an hour Friday morning after a crash involving a pesticide truck south of metro Phoenix.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Apr 25, 2025Weekend weather: Valley forecast calls for falling temperatures, rising winds
The Valley temperature pendulum will swing downward this weekend, with highs possibly dropping into the 70s by Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2025Drug-sniffing dog named Max treated with Narcan after fentanyl exposure at Valley jail
A drug-sniffing dog is doing well after being exposed to fentanyl at a Valley jail this week, authorities said.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Apr 25, 2025Karrin Taylor Robson reacts to Donald Trump’s split Arizona governor endorsement
Karrin Taylor Robson said Thursday it’s an honor be one of the two Republican candidates President Donald Trump is endorsing for Arizona governor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2025Scottsdale auto theft investigation leads to arrest of man wanted for fraud in California
A reported auto theft in Scottsdale led to the arrest of a man wanted for fraud in California.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2025ASU associate professor arrested on suspicion of luring a minor for sexual exploitation
An Arizona State University associate professor was recently arrested on suspicion of luring a minor for sexual exploitation, authorities said.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Apr 24, 2025Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes makes it official: He’s seeking reelection
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes announced Thursday what has been expected for weeks: He is seeking reelection in 2026.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Apr 24, 2025Gov. Katie Hobbs signs bill to fund disability services into law, lifting moratorium
The logjam at the Arizona Capitol cleared after Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill to fund disability services after it was sent to her desk on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2025Arizona joins multistate lawsuit challenging legality of Trump tariffs
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes on Wednesday joined yet another multistate lawsuit against the Trump administration, this one over tariffs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2025Sen. Ruben Gallego thinks Trump policies are weakening US leverage over China
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego thinks President Donald Trump’s trade policies are weakening the nation’s position when it comes to China.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Apr 23, 2025Former NFL player Jay Feely discusses goals after entering congressional race in Arizona
Former Arizona Cardinals kicker Jay Feely, a Republican, said Wednesday he wouldn’t shut out the other side if elected to Congress.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Apr 23, 2025Scottsdale mayor disappointed that voters couldn’t weigh in on Axon apartment saga
Scottsdale’s mayor is unhappy about the way Axon gained approval to build nearly 2,000 apartments along with its new headquarters in her city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 22, 2025‘Doomsday Mom’ Lori Vallow Daybell found guilty in 1st Arizona murder conspiracy case
An Arizona jury on Tuesday found “Doomsday Mom” Lori Vallow Daybell guilty of conspiring to murder her estranged husband in 2019.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Apr 22, 2025Texas-based synthetic grass company expands its turf into Arizona
Waterloo Turf, a Texas-based synthetic grass company, is expanding its turf into Arizona with a Scottsdale outpost.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Apr 22, 2025Arizona Senate committee launches probe after inmate allegedly kills 3 others in prison
An Arizona Senate committee is launching a probe into the state corrections department after an inmate allegedly killed three other men in prison earlier this month.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Apr 21, 2025Arizona Senate president ‘surprised’ after governor vetoes immigration enforcement bill
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen reacted Monday after Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed the Republican-backed Arizona ICE Act last week.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Apr 21, 2025Eastbound Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway reopens after crash in Phoenix
The eastbound Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway reopened at the "Mini-Stack" interchange in Phoenix after a crash Monday morning.